At a loss when it comes to Gen Z lingo? Here’s all you need to know about Ghosting and Snatched
May 9, 2023, 13:30 IST
Gen Zs are the generation born after the mid-90s. They have evolved their own idiom and sometimes it can seem almost impossible to keep up with their ever-changing lingo. This list will help you keep up with the Gen Zs, be it on text or real life conversations.
Salty
Do not be fooled by thinking it’s a description for food, this word describes a person acting jealous or slightly hostile. Its usage could be, “She has been really salty ever since I couldn’t attend her party”.
L
This one letter response implying a loss is very commonly used. It can be used in text to express sympathy or annoyance when something doesn’t go as planned. Its usage could be as simple as, “I can’t come for the movie as I’m travelling, L.”
Snatched
Used as a compliment to describe an outfit or a particular feature, it basically means looking very good. One might say, “You looked snatched in this new dress”.
Chat
This word could be misleading but to chat can also mean to make things up or lie. If you’re making a story up or describing something in an incorrect way, you may be told, “Don’t chat, we know this never happened”.
Ghosting
The act of ghosting can range from ignoring someone’s messages after seeing them to cutting off all ties with a person completely.
Cap
Similar to chatting, to cap means to lie or say things that are untrue. The phrase ‘no cap’ is used to agree with someone or to signify that one is being truthful or sincere. Usage could be, “I’m actually going for the concert next week, no cap’”.
Simp
It is used to describe a person who goes overboard being affectionate or doing things for their significant other. It can be slightly demeaning, implying that a person is too soft or even submissive.
Bet
This simply means to confirm or agree with someone, similar to the word definitely. Usage could be, “Call me when you have time” and you respond,“Bet”.
I’m dead
Not as morbid as one would imagine, it is an expression used when you find something really funny – essentially the person found it so hilarious she died. One might say, “This meme is so funny, I’m dead”
Fam
Almost like a term of endearment, it is used by gen Zs while addressing close friends who they consider their fam(ily). A person could tell her friend, “Don’t worry fam, I’ll help you.”
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Salty
Do not be fooled by thinking it’s a description for food, this word describes a person acting jealous or slightly hostile. Its usage could be, “She has been really salty ever since I couldn’t attend her party”.
L
This one letter response implying a loss is very commonly used. It can be used in text to express sympathy or annoyance when something doesn’t go as planned. Its usage could be as simple as, “I can’t come for the movie as I’m travelling, L.”
Snatched
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Chat
This word could be misleading but to chat can also mean to make things up or lie. If you’re making a story up or describing something in an incorrect way, you may be told, “Don’t chat, we know this never happened”.
Ghosting
The act of ghosting can range from ignoring someone’s messages after seeing them to cutting off all ties with a person completely.
Cap
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Similar to chatting, to cap means to lie or say things that are untrue. The phrase ‘no cap’ is used to agree with someone or to signify that one is being truthful or sincere. Usage could be, “I’m actually going for the concert next week, no cap’”.
Simp
It is used to describe a person who goes overboard being affectionate or doing things for their significant other. It can be slightly demeaning, implying that a person is too soft or even submissive.
Bet
This simply means to confirm or agree with someone, similar to the word definitely. Usage could be, “Call me when you have time” and you respond,“Bet”.
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I’m dead
Not as morbid as one would imagine, it is an expression used when you find something really funny – essentially the person found it so hilarious she died. One might say, “This meme is so funny, I’m dead”
Fam
Almost like a term of endearment, it is used by gen Zs while addressing close friends who they consider their fam(ily). A person could tell her friend, “Don’t worry fam, I’ll help you.”